January 6

DAY TWO: INTIMACY

Devotion: Feeling distant from God can be interpreted as an invitation to intimacy. A tough truth to admit is that we are always as close to God as we want to be. You might be thinking, life is busy enough as it is, how can I add anything else? Intimacy with God isn’t about the amount of time spent; instead, intimacy flows from honoring God by giving Him priority in everything. Jesus tells us to “seek first the Kingdom of God” (Matthew 6:33). God is relational and desires close fellowship with you! Challenge yourself to start your day by going through this devotional first. Before checking social media, texts, and emails, prioritize being with Jesus FIRST. 

Reflection: Holy Spirit, help me identify any area of my life where You don’t have priority. 

Prayer: Lord, like David, I want to be a person after Your own heart. Distractions often pull me away from precious time that You desire to spend with me. I want to seek Your will and experience Your presence in every area of my life. Help me set You first in all things. Holy Spirit help me identify distractions, discouragements, and my own selfishness that gets in the way of time spent with You. I love You, Jesus.